The Nun's Story

1959 · 151 MIN · IMDB 7.5 · 12,125 VOTES · DIR. Fred Zinnemann

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Overview

After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,189 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:02:51 "He that shall lose his life for me shall find it.
00:09:22 -Good afternoon, Doctor. -Good afternoon, Sister.
00:17:38 nor do we engage in useless conversations.
00:22:57 but minute by minute...
00:27:32 Now we have the difficult detachment from things and memories.
00:37:47 We will have exercises to develop charity, forbearance, and humility...
00:42:50 But I know myself.
00:50:36 I'm in trouble, Reverend Mother.
00:54:33 in the gut, mouth parts, and salivary glands...
01:00:37 after your strenuous courses in tropical medicine?
01:06:48 and I know you will make your final vows.
01:15:37 Some still wear the witch doctor's fetish around their necks.
01:22:10 Your father is a great surgeon. I know.
01:26:17 All right, go on.
01:30:52 It's impossible to talk to somebody who's not allowed to remember.
01:38:29 I know they're a nuisance, but that is the real reason for our trip.
01:44:58 You're what's called a worldly nun.
01:49:50 It's strange that I had to fall ill to learn to take each day and each night...
01:57:47 -The trip? -Yes. Hasn't Mother Mathilde told you?
02:03:51 When I return to....
02:07:05 I admire him deeply for his skill and selflessness...
02:12:24 Someone who says he's Father John.
02:18:38 You will make a novena to our Blessed Virgin.
02:22:12 and keep you each day in my prayers.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,189
Dialogue density7.9 lines / min
First line00:02:51
Final line02:22:12

Production Record

DirectorFred Zinnemann
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3,500,000
Revenue$12,800,000
IMDb votes12,125